Hunter with a Scalpel Explores a Dangerous Father-Daughter Showdown in New Crime Thriller

Hunter with a Scalpel, the latest Korean crime thriller set to premiere on U+ TV and Disney+ on June 16, presents a chilling plot that dives deep into dark familial dynamics. At its core lies a violent psychological game between a sociopathic genius forensic examiner, Seo Se-hyun (played by Park Joo-hyun), and her estranged father, Yoon Jo-kyun (played by Park Yong-woo), who is secretly a psychopathic serial killer, known as the “Tailor.”

20 years after being presumed dead, Jo-kyun’s signature method reappears on an autopsy table, sending Seo Se-hyun into a harrowing pursuit to uncover the truth before she becomes his next victim. As Se-hyun races against Detective Jung-hyun to find her father first, she sets a trap to protect her life and her identity.

The drama breaks away from conventional good-versus-evil narratives. Instead, it captures the disturbing unraveling of a parent-child bond stripped of trust and affection, and recast as a survival-driven chase. The complex, high-stakes tug-of-war is further emphasized by power dynamics that continuously shift, keeping viewers in psychological suspense.

Park Joo-hyun masterfully portrays Se-hyun, a calculated and cold examiner whose underlying madness is slowly revealed through nuanced performances. Meanwhile, Park Yong-woo delivers a terrifying performance as a man who seamlessly masks his true nature with a friendly smile, while his twisted love for his daughter brings forth the most unsettling elements of the drama.

The unnerving and inevitable showdown between father and daughter builds palpable tension, promising to test viewer morals and reasoning with its layered mystery and unpredictable plot twists. The performances and chemistry between the two leads elevate the show’s emotional depth while driving forward the psychological thriller genre in K-drama storytelling.

According to the production team, “The chemistry and overpowering performances from Park Joo-hyun and Park Yong-woo are core to Hunter with a Scalpel. With power constantly shifting and narratives evolving unpredictably, viewers can expect tension to stay high until the very last moment.”

Hunter with a Scalpel will be available for streaming on June 16 via U+ TV, U+ Mobile TV, and Disney+, marking a thrilling global expansion for fans of edgy Korean dramas.